Murder
by Garrote
A
garrote is a handheld weapon made of wire or rope with wood or metal used a
tightening tool for the strangulation of an individual.
Since it requires a
great deal of strength to kill someone by strangulation this weapon makes that
task easier. Soldiers are even trained in the use of garrote for a quick and silent
death of sentry's.
Sadly
the one death that I found by garrote in the United States was that of the
Jon Benét Ramsey. That case occurred in 1990, the murder of a six-year-old
child, and is still unsolved today.
You can
read more of that horrid story here. Jon Benét Ramsay
The
garrote was also once used as a method of capital punishment in Spain.
I
don't think the picture needs any explanation but if you want more information
please go here! Wikipedia
See those all the time on tv and movies
ReplyDeleteThis seems like one of the most gruesome weapons to me. Incomprehensible that someone used one on a little girl.
ReplyDeleteOdd that they have never solved that particular murder. I seem to think the mother died since that time and only the father is left.
ReplyDeleteThis one is totally gruesome!
ReplyDeleteUnimaginable way to die...
Writer In Transit
What an interesting theme for A to Z! I can't even imagine being strangled with this. Seems horrid!
ReplyDelete~Katie
TheCyborgMom
Visual Proof
Jon Benet is one of Colorado's greatest tragedies.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I actually thought the Garrot was supposed to cut into the neck, not strangle the individual. I learned something new!
ReplyDeleteI remember that event from my childhood. Very traumatizing then. I was also aware of its use in Spain, though I'd forgotten the look of the actual device. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThe more useful technique is to have knots along the length of the rope. In taking out a sentry for example, the knots help to prevent the rope sliding on the skin. Once purchase is gained, it makes it even harder for the victim to get fingers underneath. Superb postings.
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